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Neuer wants a 2014 re-run from his teammates

Neuer wants a 2014 re-run from his teammates

Germany goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer says the time has come for the team to replicate their World Cup winning form from the tournament in Brazil four years ago. 19 Jun 2018
Putin's 'busy schedule' preventing him from attending the World Cup

Putin's 'busy schedule' preventing him from attending the World Cup

Vladimir Putin's busy schedule is stopping him attending more games at the World Cup, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Alli set for MRI scan on thigh injury

Alli set for MRI scan on thigh injury

Tottenham and England midfielder Dele Alli will undergo an MRI scan after injuring his thigh in the Three Lions' 2-1 win over Tunisia. 19 Jun 2018
Neuer: We're not worried

Neuer: We're not worried

Germany are confident about reaching the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup despite losing their first group-stage game, according to captain Manuel Neuer. 19 Jun 2018
Russia face a tough time against Egypt, says ex-coach

Russia face a tough time against Egypt, says ex-coach

The game against Egypt will be very difficult for Russia because their opponents have nothing to lose, former Soviet and Russia head coach Anatoly Byshovets told Sputnik on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Over 400,000 use Volgograd's public transport on England's opening night

Over 400,000 use Volgograd's public transport on England's opening night

Buses, tramways and suburban trains transported around 400,000 people in the Russian city of Volgograd on the day it hosted the World Cup match between Tunisia and England, the city's Deputy Mayor Sergey Razumny said on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
James Rodriguez starts on the bench for Colombia

James Rodriguez starts on the bench for Colombia

Midfielder James Rodriguez will not start for Colombia in their first FIFA World Cup match against Japan in Saransk. 19 Jun 2018
Brazil demand an explanation from FIFA for VAR no-show

Brazil demand an explanation from FIFA for VAR no-show

The Brazilian Football Confederation has asked FIFA to explain why the VAR wasn't called into action during the national team's disappointing draw with Switzerland. 19 Jun 2018
Jonas Hector returns to training with Germany

Jonas Hector returns to training with Germany

Germany left-back Jonas Hector has resumed training after recovering from the flu which kept him out of his team's defeat to Mexico. 19 Jun 2018
Total of 27 nationalities volunteering for the World Cup in Yekaterinburg

Total of 27 nationalities volunteering for the World Cup in Yekaterinburg

More than 2,000 volunteers from 27 countries are working at the FIFA World Cup events in Yekaterinburg, the Region Governor's Information Department said in a statement issued on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Polish PM will only come to the World Cup if Poland reach the final

Polish PM will only come to the World Cup if Poland reach the final

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Tuesday that he might go to Russia for the FIFA World Cup, if Poland reach the final. 19 Jun 2018
Japanese princess arrives for the Blue Samurai's clash with Colombia

Japanese princess arrives for the Blue Samurai's clash with Colombia

Japanese princess Hisako Takamado has arrived in the Russian city of Saransk, which will host Tuesday's FIFA World Cup match between Japan and Colombia. 19 Jun 2018
England fan is taken to hospital after car accident

England fan is taken to hospital after car accident

An England fan has been taken to hospital following a car accident at the World Cup. 19 Jun 2018
Rubin Kazan head coach: We'll beat Egypt

Rubin Kazan head coach: We'll beat Egypt

FC Rubin Kazan head coach Kurban Berdyev reckons Russia will take another big step towards a debut appearance in the World Cup knockout stages by beating Egypt. 19 Jun 2018
Egypt's Tourism Minister will be at the Russia game

Egypt's Tourism Minister will be at the Russia game

Egyptian Tourism Minister Rania Al-Mashat will attend the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt in St. Petersburg. 19 Jun 2018
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter to attend Portugal's clash with Morocco

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter to attend Portugal's clash with Morocco

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter plans to attend Portugal's clash with Morocco on Wednesday night AEST. 19 Jun 2018
Mourinho: Winner takes all when Russia face Egypt

Mourinho: Winner takes all when Russia face Egypt

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho believes that the FIFA World Cup game between Russia and Egypt will go a long way in deciding which of the teams qualifies for the Round of 16. 19 Jun 2018
Sartorially-biased psychic cat forecasts victory for Russia over Egypt

Sartorially-biased psychic cat forecasts victory for Russia over Egypt

Achilles the Cat has predicted that Russia will beat Egypt in their second group stage match on Wednesday morning AEST. 19 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia World Cup flight drama: Investigation launched

Saudi Arabia World Cup flight drama: Investigation launched

The Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) will investigate an incident involving the aircraft carrying the Saudi Arabian national football team. 19 Jun 2018
Fans well behaved at Tunisia v England clash

Fans well behaved at Tunisia v England clash

No incidents were recorded at the Volgograd Arena following England's 2-1 victory over Tunisia in their first 2018 FIFA World Cup match on Monday, a local administration's representative told Sputnik. 19 Jun 2018
Kane: We believed second goal would come

Kane: We believed second goal would come

England forward and captain Harry Kane said on Monday his side never gave up hope of beating Tunisia in their opening FIFA World Cup encounter. 19 Jun 2018